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Finding God, DMX, Fire, and Fries On First Fridays

I was tasked with covering the First Friday in April. It was a big day. Not only was it the 18th birthday of Gallery 5, it was also Good Friday. I languished at home for a while, deliberating whether I wanted to go out on a cold and rainy night when the weather had...

Your Guide To ‘Something In The Water’ Festival This Weekend!

As the eagerly-awaited Something In The Water Festival triumphantly returns to Virginia Beach this weekend, attendees can look forward to a smorgasbord of high-energy music, interactive activities, and culinary delights. From April 28th to April 30th, the Oceanfront,...

A Friendship That Shook Up Richmond’s Cocktail Scene

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Richmond, Virginia, lies The Jasper, an unpretentious cocktail haven that has, in many ways, revolutionized the city's drinking scene. In this interview, we sit down with Brandon Peck and Thomas Leggett, the dynamic duo, along with...

Richmond’s Broad Street Arts District is in Good Hands

“We opened about a week ago,” said the woman seated behind the wooden desk in the back of the store. The store’s contemporary interiors contrast the historic exterior of the building that’s located along the section of Broad Street called the Arts District. The dark,...

Arepa Time! Bocata Arepa Bar, A 2023 Yelp 100 Restaurant

Each year Yelp puts out a list of their top 100 best places to eat in the United States. For 2023, Bocata Arepa Bar, a small, locally owned restaurant in Glen Allen, landed at number 67. I went over there a few times to see what the fuss is about, and I’m glad I did....

RVA #40 ‘Sink Or Swim’ Spring 2023

Dive into RVA 40, the latest edition of RVA Magazine, a treasure trove of Richmond, VA's most scintillating and raw cultural artifacts. From the lyrical musings of hip hop poet Mckinley Dixon to the edgy, streetwise lens of pro skate photographer Jonathan Mehring,...

Eat With Pace! Reggie Meets Liz and Jon of Fat Kid Sandwiches!

Hey what's up everybody? It's your boy Reggie Pace and the Pace Cast is back! Yes! Eat with Pace! series is sponsored by RVAMAG right now and this episode is with Liz and Jon from Fat Kids Sandwiches, I ask them the hard hitting questions like what's your favourite bread? What's your favourite childhood meal? Because Fat Kids Sandwiches is such a...

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Matt Tarpey of The Veil and The Craft Beer Hustle

During our conversation with Matt Tarpey, the co-founder of The Veil Brewing Co., we delved into the exciting new project that he and his team are working on in collaboration with Longoven. We also touched on how the pandemic changed the game for everyone, how being in bands crosses over into craft brewing and his strategy for sharing and...

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Let’s Talk Vegan With Kasie Hull Of Tiny Vegan!

Hello everyone! Today we speak with Kasie Hull, the owner of Tiny Vegan, a Richmond food truck that specializes in vegan dishes. She shares her motivation for starting the business, the challenges of creating vegan versions of classic comfort foods, and her advice for those considering transitioning to a vegan lifestyle or diet. She also discuss...

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Sober Cocktails To Get You Through The Holidays

We’re reaching the tail end of December, and of 2022 as a whole, and you can’t turn a full circle without seeing the bright, neon deadline of any and every holiday on the horizon. It's the season of packed calendars aplenty, from office parties to time with friends and family to enjoying the solitude of time alone stretching your last limb as far...

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Noodle Time! Vegan Pho At Pho Luca’s

When it comes to pho, I typically go for the traditional beef, or sometimes chicken. I’ve eaten a thousand bowls of those. But I’m not a voracious meat eater, and I am genuinely interested in finding good vegan versions of this soul-satisfying food. Plus, I thought it was time to offer something wonderful to our vegan friends out there. Pho...

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